How deep should a clothesline pole be?

Clothesline poles secure the line on which you hang your laundry to air dry.

Dig a hole at least 24 inches deep and twice as wide as your clothesline pole.
Widen the area at the bottom of the hole until the bottom is slightly wider than the hole opening.
Situate your clothesline pole in the middle of the hole.

How far apart are clothesline posts?

The distance between posts should hardly exceed 40 to 50 feet, or the line will sag too much or get too heavy to prop up easily.

What do I need to make a clothes line?

You will need:

2- 4 x 4 x 10′ treated wood posts.
2- 2 x 2 x 8′ treated wood posts.
8 – 1/4″ x 6″ hot dip galvanized lag screws (and washers)
2 – 1/4” x 8” galvanized lag bolts.
8 – eye hooks.
2 – clothesline tighteners.
2 – quick links.
100 ft clothesline.

How deep should a line post hole be?

approx 50cm deep
1) Choose the desired location for your washing line pole and dig a hole approx 50cm deep, 30cm wide. Be aware of any potential drains or cables, use a cat scanner if unsure. 2) Test the height- Loosely place the washing post into the hole and check the height will be as desired and adjust accordingly.

How far apart to place clothesline posts?

How far apart the posts should be will depend, of course, on how much wash you need to dry at one time. The distance between posts should hardly exceed 40 to 50 feet, or the line will sag too much or get too heavy to prop up easily. The prop is a necessary addition to the line.

Where to buy clothesline poles?

Here at Breezecatcher, you can find some of the most robust cords and clothesline poles in the market—certainly better than what you can find elsewhere. We believe that outdoor clothesline poles should not give you any trouble. In fact, after installation, you shouldn’t need to maintain them at all.

How tall clothes line?

Most clotheslines are approximately 6 ft. tall. Two 10 ft. posts work well for this, because it gives you the height and allows 3-4 ft. of the post to be buried underground. You can also use a 8-8 1/2 ft. post instead. If the posts are too long, you need to cut them.

How does clothes line work?

A clothes line or washing line is any type of rope, cord, or twine that has been stretched between two points, outside or indoors, above the level of the ground. Clothing that has recently been washed is hung along the line to dry, using clothes pegs or clothespins. Washing lines are attached either from a post or a wall, and are frequently located in back gardens, or on balconies. Longer washing lines often have props holding up sections in the middle due to the weight of the usually wet clothi